Divorce is typically a difficult process for couples. There are many challenges that you may face when you go through a divorce in Illinois, and it's important to be prepared for them. Division of assets One challenge that you're likely to face during a divorce is the...
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Parenting time and mediation
Divorce is hard enough when there are no kids involved, but when parents must decide on child custody and support, it can be a nightmare. Things that would be otherwise easy to compromise on feel much bigger, and there are a lot more emotions involved. That's why many...
Your spouse doesn’t what a divorce in Illinois – now what?
Divorcing someone who doesn't want to be separated makes the process much more difficult. For one, it could be quite challenging to come into an amicable agreement because your spouse refuses to participate, and you are left with all the work to do to make the process...
Handling imbalance in a divorce
Going through a divorce can certainly throw one or both parties off balance. However, if there is a power struggle or imbalance in the marriage, this can make the divorce even more challenging. If you live in Illinois, here are some crucial things you should know...
Tips for preparing for a custody hearing
In many cases, the state of Illinois awards joint custody rights to parents after a divorce. If a parent is denied custody of their child, that person will typically receive visitation rights to that son or daughter. As a general rule, the outcome of a child custody...
Received divorce papers? What to do next
Residents of Libertyville and other areas of Illinois may want to learn more about what you should do when a petition for divorce comes your way. The petitioner has filed with the court and the spouse, or defendant, must answer within a set period. Know that the...
Common mistakes made when dividing marital assets
Once you finalize your divorce in Illinois, you can't go back and renegotiate for a different set of assets. For this reason, it's important to get everything right the first time — and some assets might not be as valuable as they look at first glance. You might not...
Asset protection strategies to limit losses during divorce
The realization that you may want to end your marriage produces strong emotions. On top of regrets about your relationship, financial concerns can cause you to worry about your future. You may have heard of premarital or postmarital agreements for asset protection...
Which jobs have the highest divorce rate?
Divorce could happen to any married couple in Illinois; multiple studies have shown that around half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. But are some occupations more likely to cause marital tension than others? A recent study has suggested that some...
When children do not want to live with a parent
After an Illinois divorce, the custody situation is often a fluid matter. As the children get older, they may begin to express their own preference about where they live. The children may tell you that they want to live somewhere else. Whether they want to move in...